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Program Description:

Medical Magnet
The Medical Magnet Academy introduces students to various careers in health sciences. The three-year program for middle school students emphasizes science, technology, engineering and math skills that will help them understand the fundamental principles of careers in health care and prepare them to be 21st century critical thinkers.

 

Courses offered include Career Exploration, Medical Careers II and Medical Detective. W.A. Perry is a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) school. The Medical Magnet Academy also offers pathways in aerospace, engineering, technology and the arts.

  • Program Location: W.A. Perry Middle School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Program Structure: Pathways offered through Related Arts Courses; open to all students
  • Eligibility Criteria: Open to all Richland One students
  • Selection Method: Application
  • Enrollment Capacity: 20 slots per grade level
  • Bus Transportation: Provided only for students zoned for W.A. Perry Middle School
  • Contact: Lisa Payton Johnson, assistant principal, (803) 256-6347, lisa.payton@richlandone.org
 
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Parent Information Sessions:

First page of the PDF file: Flyer_MedicalMagnet_ParentSessions_2

DATES/TIMES/REGISTRATION

All sessions via Microsoft Teams.

Questions? Email Lisa Payton-Johnson

First page of the PDF file: MedicalMagnetPoster
Medical students looking at a rubber arm.